Description
Ground pork simply flavored with red pepper flakes, fennel seed and garlic! Perfect for adding to any recipe (especially Italian recipes) that call for sausage!
Ingredients
Scale
2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher saltor 1 teaspoon fine salt
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground fennel seed plus 1/2 teaspoon whole seeds
1/2 to 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, grated or mashed into a paste
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon dry white wine or vermouth
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Using your hand, mix thoroughly for 1 minute, until the pork becomes sticky and the ingredients are fully mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Form into patties or add to your recipe as outlined in the instructions of the recipe.
- To cook, preheat a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and sautéuntil cooked through and the outside is starting to turn golden brown and crispy, about 7 to 9 minutes.
Notes
Inspiration: Italian Fennel Sausage on nytimes.com